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"We all have a story. Let's build the next chapter - together."

Welcome to the Center for Faculty Excellence!

You are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are fine-tuning your teaching, exploring a new research path, mentoring students, or rethinking your andragogies - we’re here to walk alongside you.

This is not just a center. It is a place where your ideas meet action, where your story is valued, and where we grow - together. Great teaching, meaningful research, and impactful service do not happen in silos. They thrive in community. That is why our approach is built on partnership, not prescription.

We build on the strong foundation of who we are as Javelinas - resilient, bold, and committed to student success. Whether you are experimenting with AI, trying new active learning strategies, or navigating your next career milestone, our goal is to support you with tools, conversations, and collaborations that matter.

In support of the university’s Quality Enhancement Plan, we are also here to help you naturally embed career-readiness into your teaching and mentoring - so your students can more easily connect their learning to life beyond graduation.

I invite you - sincerely - to join me for coffee, tea, or whatever you prefer. Let’s talk about what you need, what you are working on, and how we can support your goals in practical, meaningful ways.

Together, we can design the next steps - not just for you, but for the students whose lives you shape every day.

Let’s imagine boldly, innovate wisely, and grow together.

Dr. Jeffery Chernosky

Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence and Assistant Dean